Zage Turbo Kit - updates

[flav]

As far as I can tell, the kit is pretty reliable, considering it's very low price point.

There's another issue: I just realized on Zage's website it says the kit is for 1NZ-Fe 2005-...

I have a gen 1 yaris, manufactured in 2001. You guys think the kit is compatible? Most forced induction users own the next gen AFAIK. Are there major differences between the 2 as far as the engine positioning, hood space etc go?

[lani100]

Originally Posted by flav

As far as I can tell, the kit is pretty reliable, considering it's very low price point.

There's another issue: I just realized on Zage's website it says the kit is for 1NZ-Fe 2005-...

I have a gen 1 yaris, manufactured in 2001. You guys think the kit is compatible? Most forced induction users own the next gen AFAIK. Are there major differences between the 2 as far as the engine positioning, hood space etc go?

Yes it is compatible.
One thing to keep in mind, my friend runs one and he stumbled onto the issue that the wastegate couldn't fully open as it would hit the downpipe he also had some boost creep issues so keep that in mind.

[Jerkratt]

Originally Posted by lani100

Yes it is compatible.
One thing to keep in mind, my friend runs one and he stumbled onto the issue that the wastegate couldn't fully open as it would hit the downpipe he also had some boost creep issues so keep that in mind.

I'm actually running into a boost creep issue with mine right now! Was gonna figure out an external solution and have a downpipe made slightly bigger then the Zage with an external gate. I would assume weld the internal shut right?

edit now that i read more into it. it gets removed and you weld a pipe back into the exhaust and add the gate further down..

[lani100]

Originally Posted by Jerkratt

I'm actually running into a boost creep issue with mine right now! Was gonna figure out an external solution and have a downpipe made slightly bigger then the Zage with an external gate. I would assume weld the internal shut right?

edit now that i read more into it. it gets removed and you weld a pipe back into the exhaust and add the gate further down..

My friend had the same issue, problem is that the wastegate won't fully open due to poor downpipe design.

[Jerkratt]

Originally Posted by lani100

My friend had the same issue, problem is that the wastegate won't fully open due to poor downpipe design.

Might be it. I'm trying a few things first. One being a new wastegate. As I'm also in the process of getting my car legal again to pass inspection. Haven't had her in 3 years. Gotta clean her up. Bunch of stupid stuff not working like HVAC Lights ect.